Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence
Programs & Events
Know of an upcoming event that falls under the CAFÉ's purview? Email us at CAFE@tntech.edu and let us know!
Spring 2025
- Awards
Jan. 24, 2024
2024-2025 Award Nominations Close
Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Academic Affairs Awards. You can learn more about each award and nominate using the link below.
- New Faculty
More events coming soon! See below for campus-wide events.
- Professional Development
Check back soon!
- Teaching & Learning
Visit the CITL website for upcoming events.
- Tenure & Promotion
Tenure & Promotion Workshops
The schedule below outlines the workshop and support offerings for those involved in the Tenure & Promotion process for Fall 2024. To learn about information covered during previous workshops or for additional questions, please contact us at cafe@tntech.edu. View the Tenure Track Schedule here.
Spring 2025 Dates coming soon!
Date Time Location Workshop Registration March 21, 2024 3-4 PM RUC 101 TP Candidate Workshop 1A Closed March 26, 2024 3-4 PM RUC 371 TP Candidate Workshop 1B Closed April 8, 2024 3-4 PM DRBY 200 TP Candidate Workshop 2A Closed April 11, 2024 3-4 PM DRBY 200 TP Candidate Workshop 2B Closed August 8, 2024 3-4 PM RUC 101 Department Chair/ School Director Workshop Closed August 12, 2024 3-4 PM RUC 101 Department Chair/School Director Workshop Closed August 20, 2024 1-2 PM DBRY200 Candidate Workshop Closed August 21, 2024 3-4 PM DBRY200 Candidate Workshop Closed September 16, 2024 3-4 PM RUC 101 Peer Committee Workshop Closed September 17, 2024 11 AM RUC 101 Peer Committee Workshop Closed - Research
January 31, 2025
Writing to the Call, Proposal Reviews, and Panel Service
12:00 PM 
TBDJeanette Luna, Department of Earth Sciences
Take your proposal from good to excellent! This session explores best practices for submitting winning proposals, incorporating feedback from panel reviews, and leveling up your grant writing through panel service.
February 8, 2025
High Powered Computing and Artificial Intelligence
8 AM-4 PM TBDSponsored by the College of Engineering
Interested in using high-powered computing or artificial intelligence in your research? Join us for this 1-day workshop to connect and collaborate with other faculty using these tools. Learn about Tech’s HPC facilities and get started using state-of-the-art AI in your own research.
February 28, 2025
Managing Multiple Research Projects
10:30-1:30 PM TBDJoin us for an insightful session on effective project management and building successful research teams. Explore the stages of planning, initiating, executing, and monitoring projects, and discover tools like Gantt charts and strategies for managing multiple sponsored projects. Learn critical leadership skills for recruiting and retaining talented team members, collaborating effectively, and ensuring a supportive environment for cutting-edge research. Hear from experienced panelists who will share their successes and challenges, offering practical advice on what strategies to embrace and which to avoid. Bring your questions for an engaging discussion!
April 4, 2025
Research Strategies for Social Impact and Economic Development
10:30-1:30 PM TBDDiscover how local and regional partnerships can enhance research activities in Tennessee by exploring the state's economic development history and its impact on communities. Learn about the current and future research landscape in the southeastern U.S., emerging interdisciplinary collaborations, and the role of legislative support, including the Governor's budget and funding strategies. Celebrate the diverse scholarly and creative work resulting from Tennessee Tech-community partnerships and hear from panelists who have successfully connected with both local and international communities to make a positive impact. Engage with practical insights and find inspiration for your own research endeavors.
- NCFDD
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